Songs & Printable Stick Puppets

This free activity includes four food-themed songs and printable puppets.

Suitable for preschool to grade 2

Musical instruments for children on a wooden background.

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Printable stick puppets with food images (tomato, bread, cheese cubes and kidney beans) — Step 1: Print the template page for the black-and-white stick puppets and cut into four sections.

Cheese cube stick puppets with scissors icon. — Step 2: Invite children to colour the stick puppets. Have children cut them out and glue them onto small wooden sticks.

Tip: Print the coloured templates if you are short on time.

Lyrics page for a nursery rhyme. — Step 3: Invite children to sing with you, using the lyrics page.

Click on a song to get started!

1 – I LIKE TO EAT! To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”

2 – WHO MAKES OUR FOOD? To the tune of “Are You Sleeping?”

3 – WHERE DO I COME FROM? To the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”

4 – YUMMY FOOD! To the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

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Grade

Multi level

Theme

Discovery

How to Access

Downloadable

Tips and Tricks

Reuse the stick puppets for pretend play.

Invite kids to dance while they are singing to help with gross motor skills.

Use this activity to get children ready to move from play to snack or lunch time.